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Michael Kelly Obituary

Michael J. Kelly, Age 63, Safely Home on November 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Meg (nee Vail) for 38 years. Loving father of Aileen, Josh, and Molly Kelly. Dear brother of Tom, Jack, Sue, and the late Dick (Margaret) and the late Jim Kelly. Fond uncle of Michael (Lucy), Thomas (Sarah), Daniel (Kate), Allison, and his favorite niece, Rosa Kelly. Devoted brother-in-law of Tim (Rita), Jim (Mary Jo), Mary Anne (Jack) Sereiko, Mike (Jeanne), and Mary Fran Vail. Michael was also loved and will be missed by his Vail nieces and nephews, family friend "Mo," and the 1966 CK Alumni Gang. Longtime member of Laborers Union Local # 731. Alumnus of Christ the King Grammar School, St. Ignatius H.S. and attended Marquette University. Lifelong Cubs fan and lover of all sports. Family and friends will gather at Christ the King Church 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 on Friday for visitation from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Martin de Porres House of Hope 6423 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 are most appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 25, 2015.
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Our condolences, Meg, to your whole family from all the Millers. Our love and prayers for Mike, and may his journey to the palm of God's hand be direct and swift. Special wishes from my mom, Mary Ellen, who would have certainly attended the wake and funeral if she could have...

Joe Miller

December 1, 2015

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November 29, 2015

Our love and support is with you today and always, sweet Molly Kelly. I see your beautiful smile in your handsome Father's face. Sending you and your family peace, comfort and healing.
Julie and Tim Goulding
Lawrence, Kansas

November 27, 2015

May our Lord bless and comfort the Kelly Family during this time of sorrow. Please accept our sincere condolences- you are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Ramon, Rosemary, Veronica & Ramon Jr. Vargas Family

November 26, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to you all ... May God comfort you at this difficult time. Ed and Lil Doody

Ed & Lil Doody

November 25, 2015

God Bless Mike great guy,great athlete. Tom Haskins

November 25, 2015

Meg,

Words can not express our sorrow over Mike's death. It was great seeing him and Josh at our last get together. We all shared our memories of growing up together and all the stories. He, of course, was giving me the info. on our "beloved Cubbies"!

We are keeping him and your family in our prayers.

Cordially,

Kathy & Bill Brucks

November 25, 2015

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

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